An article from the Rocky Mountain News, reports that changes are on the way for Buckley Air Force Base with the addition of hundreds of personnel and more than two dozen major construction projects in the works or planned. John Spann, of the base's public affairs office said, "We are one of the fastest-growing Air Force bases in the country. The missions here at Buckley are constantly changing." One plan that is in the works is the addition of 800 people assigned to Buckley over the next three years, a combination of enlisted, private and contractor jobs. That includes about 600 workers at the Air Force Air Reserve Personnel Center near Lowry who will move to Buckley by 2011. Other plans, according to the Air Force, include a $30 million building for temporary lodging, a $1.42 million kennel for military dogs, a $5.5 million training center and a $10.7 fuel-distribution complex "required to accommodate the new development." According to Aurora Mayor Ed Tauer, the added military and civilian jobs are great for the local economy, but it's the quality of people the jobs attract that matters more. Tauer said, "To get the extra jobs is great, but more important, it says the Air Force has a long-term commitment to Buckley."
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/may/05/booming-times-at-buckley/
An article from The Denver Post, reports that with homes built mostly in the 1940s and 1950s, home resale prices are falling in the unofficial Park Hill east neighborhood. According to Kathleen Clifford, a broker with Re/Max of Cherry Creek, the average price for a house in Park Hill's eastern bloc is about $176,000, far lower than much of the neighboring Park Hill areas. She said the first few months of 2008 have seen that average price drop to $145,000. "Because of the area's proximity to Stapleton, with all its amenities, the area is becoming more and more desirable," she said. Park Hill east typically offers modest brick homes and row-house types left over from the mid-20th century. A broker associate with HQ Homes in Denver, Christine Barton, says location makes the eastern section of Park Hill a plus for homebuyers. She added, "You can't go wrong buying that close to the city."
http://www.denverpost.com/business/ci_8979674
An article from ColoradoBiz Magazine, reports that according to a report by real estate investment-services firm Marcus & Millichap ranks Denver 19th among 43 cities in a "snapshot analysis" of retail-development prospects for the next 12 months. The report also said developers in 2008 likely will concentrate on high-density, mixed-used projects such as the 335,000-square-foot development currently under way at 16th and Delgany streets. Also projected in the reports is that Denver will add 13,200 jobs this year for a 1.1% increase over 2007.
http://www.cobizmag.com/articles.asp?id=2099
Forbes: Denver 7th-best for home sellers, an article from the Rocky Mountain News, reports that according to Forbes magazine's study of 40 large metro areas, Denver is the 7th-best city in which to sell a home. Forbes.com said, "Overbuilding and a high foreclosure rate stymie Denver's housing market, which last year saw a 6.3% drop in prices. Still, area homes are selling, and the vacancy rate, while still at a pro-buyer 3%, last year shrunk by 20%. The 49% drop in construction starts, the 12th-largest cut in the country; and 2% rise in new jobs, the 9th-highest rate in the country; are good news for sellers." Each city was ranked by its 2007 unsold vacancy rate, calculated by the U.S. Census American Housing Survey, and how much the market had tightened or loosened when compared with 2006 conditions. The report also took into account construction starts, job creation, and the degree to which new conforming loan limits from Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae would improve each market's lending conditions.
http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2008/apr/08/forbes-denver-7th-best-city-home-sellers/
By Boyd Fletcher
The Aurora Sentinel
AURORA | The folks at Zagat might not be doing reviews here anytime soon, but Aurora Public Schools cafeterias are among the top in the state.
The Colorado Department of Education rated 46 district nutrition programs last year, with APS ranking third. On a scale of one through 10, the nutrition services department in APS received a 10.
Linda Dallman, director of nutrition services for APS and 21-year district employee, thanked all of her staff and attributed the distinction to their hard work.
Aurora Realtor Specializing in Aurora and Denver Metro Real Estate. I provide more than 15 years experience in the real estate, mortgage and construction industries. I can help with all facets of RE.
Jude Sandvall has more than 15 years of experience buying and selling real estate,writing mortgages, and constructing homes. As a licensed contractor he has remodeled hundreds of homes ranging from condominiums to million dollar estates. He provides mortgage services through The Mortgage Network and can arrange financing for home buyers and investors alike including hard money financing.
Whether you are a first time home buyer or a seasoned investor Jude can provide the results you desire.
He knows the local neighborhoods, schools, and market conditions along with many other factors that play a part in purchasing a home. His mortgage broker and contractor licenses provide a unique real estate agent who can help ensure that your real estate transaction is a smooth one.
He enjoys helping people find the home they have always wanted by embracing the convenience of technology without losing the personal touch. He will spend quality time with you, serving as your personal guide through this exciting process.
TESTIMONIALS
My wife and I recently sold our condo in Centennial, a home which we owned for more than four years. Our success in selling the unit was due largely in part to our real estate agent, Jude Sandvall.
A year before selling our condo we had our home listed with another agent. Our home sat on the market for six months with very little activity. We took it off the market for several months until we could find an agent who would
be aggressive in selling our condo.
In the spring of 2006 Jude took over as our agent and quickly took the steps necessary to sell our home. He gave us advice in how to make our condo stand out from the thousands of condos that are on the market. The research he conducted about our neighborhood helped us market and price our unit appropriately. Jude did an excellent job getting our condo on the market as fast as possible and making it accessible to the public through several different publications.
Because of Jude's hard work and dedication, our condo sold in about a month, well before more than a dozen other units available in our complex. He made the negotiation and closing process with our buyer hassle free and got us the deal we expected when we first put our condo on the market.
It was not only the selling process, but also the buying phase that Jude was most helpful with. Once a final
offer was made on our condo, he worked quickly to help find us a new home. Jude found more than 40 homes which met the specifications we were looking for and was along for every step of the way as we toured potential homes, found our new place, and finally the closing process.
Through the entire buying and selling process, Jude Sandvall was very professional and did an excellent job communicating with us about the status of our condo and future new home. His hard work and dedication would make him a perfect fit for anyone looking to buy or sell a home.
Jon and Sarah S.
Dear Future Real Estate Customer:
This letter is to inform you of the wonderful home buying experience I shared with Jude Sandvall. In early April 2006, I had the pleasure of meeting Jude Sandvall at a property, where he was the agent for the seller. At that time homeownership was merely a dream but after spending less than 30 minutes speaking to Jude about home ownership, I soon realized that this dream could actually become a reality.
Jude took time from his busy schedule to introduce me to a financial planner/broker, whom at no cost educated and prepared me to buy my first home. Throughout the process, Jude was the
consummate professional. Jude made himself available to my daughter and I morning, noon, night and weekends. There were no questions or requests too large or small for Jude. Jude made it his business to have answers to my questions and concerns, most times in less than 24 hours.
On Monday, May 1, 2006 I became a first time home buyer. I had no idea that within 6 weeks of that first meeting with Jude, I would own my very own home. I can say with certainty and honor that Jude Sandvall will be my #1 choice in realtors when I decide to buy my second home and I hope that he is your #1 choice also.
Sincerely,
Angela P.
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